Movie

Higher Learning

“Question the knowledge.”

★ 6.3(242)19952h 8m

Higher Learning is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Higher Learning

🇮🇹 Italy

Good to know

Director: John Singleton
Release date: 1995-01-11
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $38,300,000
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Deal Productions

Higher Learning — trailer

About Higher Learning

Higher Learning is a 1995 movie in the Drama, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by John Singleton, starring Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson and Michael Rapaport. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 242 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Higher Learning in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

Cast

Omar Epps

Malik Williams

Kristy Swanson

Kristen Connor

Michael Rapaport

Remy

Jennifer Connelly

Taryn

Ice Cube

Fudge

Jason Wiles

Wayne

Tyra Banks

Deja

Cole Hauser

Scott Moss

Laurence Fishburne

Professor Maurice Phipps

Regina King

Monet

Busta Rhymes

Dreads

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Nicole

Themes & keywords

race politicscollegeracismdate rapeathletic scholarshipblack militantresentmentschool shootinglesbian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Higher Learning in Italy?+

In Italy, Higher Learning is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Higher Learning on Netflix?+

Higher Learning is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Higher Learning?+

Higher Learning has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in Higher Learning?+

Higher Learning stars Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly and Ice Cube.

When did Higher Learning come out?+

Higher Learning is a 1995 movie directed by John Singleton.

What genre is Higher Learning?+

Higher Learning is Drama, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Higher Learning?+

Higher Learning was directed by John Singleton.